
Randy Wittman had planned to ease Trevor Booker back into the Washington Wizards' lineup, but plans can change.

Wizards forward Trevor Booker has never minded the moniker "junkyard dog." It's a common nickname for a tough, defensive-minded, high-energy player. It's something Booker takes pride in.

Trevor Booker's first choice is to be sitting on the Washington Wizards' bench come November, ready to enter the game and provide some defensive energy. But if the NBA still is in a lockout when the season is scheduled to start, Booker has his backup plan in place.